MARVIN (NUGGIE) WEISS

Marvin (Nuggie) Weiss, a lifetime area resident, died on Thursday, November 22, 2012, at Catskill Regional Medical Center. He was 79.

The son of the late William and Margaret (Stewart) Weiss, he was born on June 13, 1933 in Kauneonga Lake, NY.

He is survived by his cherished family, who meant the world to him, and who will miss him dearly: two sons, Walter of Atlanta, GA and Randy and his wife, Penni of Stoutland, MO; two daughters, Debbie and Laurie, both of White Lake, NY; three grandsons: Randy Jr. and his wife, Christina in the USMC at Camp Lejeune, NC, Keith and his wife, Cindy of Diamond, MO and Timothy of Columbia, MO; five great-grandchildren: Megan, Helaina, Daniel, Sarah and Dakota; sisters-in-law, Madalyn Weiss of Kauneonga Lake and Barbara Weiss of Mongaup Valley; brother-in-law, Richard Dailey of Cochecton, as well as several nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his loving dogs, Precious and Odie and his cats, Friskie and Rascal, as well as his beloved woodland friends.

He cared for many homes in White Lake Estates and in Smallwood for over 40 years and many homeowners became not only friends but family. He especially cherished his friendship with DeeBee and Barry Kula, Kathy and Shelley Knepper, Larry and Cindy Walder and Steve Silverman. They were always there for him and our family and we sincerely thank them. So many people in the community embraced him and supported him throughout all the ups and downs in his life. There are too many to mention!

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Lillie, in Sept. 2002, and by his two brothers, Norman in September 2010 and Roland in October 2011.

He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War Era from September 1953 to October 1955. He was stationed in Germany and earned the German Occupation Medal, National Defense Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member and Past Commander of the Sgt. Andrew Brucher VFW Post #5499 in White Lake, NY. He was so proud to be an ACTIVE member of the Kauneonga Lake Fire Dept. for over 61 years, where he served as Past Chief, President and Secretary. He loved his fellow firefighters! He also was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Kauneonga Lake.

He loved his family and fellowship with so many friends. He loved serving the community and was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all.

Funeral services will be on Monday, November 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Ramsay's Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Rt. 17B, Bethel, NY.

Memorial contributions can be made to either Community United Methodist Church of Kauneonga Lake, PO 891, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749 or to the Kauneonga Lake Fire Dept., PO Box 411, Kauneonga Lake, NY 12749.

For directions or to send a personal condolence to the Weiss family, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com